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Titus Ekiru's Biography in Summary

Born on January 2, 1992, Titus Ekiru is a long-distance runner from Kenya. At the 2019 African Games, he competed on behalf of Kenya and finished first in the men's half marathon in 1:01:42.  He achieved a first for Kenya by winning this African Games event. Additionally, this set a new African Games record.

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With a time of 2:07:42, he won the 2017 Seville Marathon in Seville, Spain.

In 2018, he won the half marathon at the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon in 1:01:02 and the Honolulu Marathon in 2:09:01. He also set a new course record of 2:10:38 to win the Mexico City Marathon.

He ran the Milano City Marathon in 2019 and set a new course record with a time of 2:04:46. He also won the Portugal Half Marathon that year, setting a new record for the course with a time of 1:00:12. He set a new course record in December 2019 after winning the Honolulu Marathon for the second time in 2:07:59. 

He ran the Milano City Marathon in 2021 and set a new course record with a time of 2:02:57. Held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, he also won the Abu Dhabi Marathon. 

Achievements of Titus Ekiru

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Kenya
2016	Casablanca Marathon	Casablanca, Morocco	2nd	Marathon	2:15:43
2017	Seville Marathon	Seville, Spain	1st	Marathon	2:07:42
	Honolulu Marathon	Honolulu, Hawaii	4th	Marathon	2:12:19
2018	Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon	San Diego, United States	1st	Half marathon	1:01:02
	Mexico City Marathon	Mexico City, Mexico	1st	Marathon	2:10:38
	Honolulu Marathon	Honolulu, Hawaii	1st	Marathon	2:09:01
2019	Milano City Marathon	Milano, Italy	1st	Marathon	2:04:46
	African Games	Rabat, Morocco	1st	Half marathon	1:01:42
	Portugal Half Marathon	Lisbon, Portugal	1st	Half marathon	1:00:12
	Honolulu Marathon	Honolulu, Hawaii	1st	Marathon	2:07:59
2021	Milano City Marathon	Milano, Italy	DQ	Marathon	DQ (2:02:57)
	Abu Dhabi Marathon	Abu Dhabi, UAE	DQ	Marathon	DQ (2:06:13)

AIU acquired hospital information which showed discrepancies in Ekiru’s explanations which got him banned for 10years

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has imposed a ten-year ban on elite marathon runner Titus Ekiru after uncovering his collaboration with a high-ranking doctor at a Kenyan hospital. This penalty results from a thorough investigation that revealed Ekiru's attempts to obstruct the AIU's inquiry into two instances of Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs). He used false or misleading information and documentation to tamper with the investigation. Ekiru had tested positive for prohibited substances in his urine samples during the 2021 Generali Milano Marathon (triamcinolone acetonide) and the Abu Dhabi Marathon (pethidine and norpethidine) which he won.

In addition to the ten-year ban, which started on June 28, 2022 (the date of Ekiru's provisional suspension) and extends until June 27, 2032, all of Ekiru's results since May 16, 2021, have been nullified, resulting in the forfeiture of any prizes and earnings. His victory in the Generali Milano Marathon would have ranked him as the sixth-fastest marathoner of all time.

In July 2023, Ekiru faced charges of two Presence of Prohibited Substance violations and two Tampering or Attempted Tampering violations under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules. Initially, he indicated his intent to contest these charges, but when confronted with substantial evidence, he decided not to pursue the case further.

As a result, the AIU requested the termination of the disciplinary proceedings initiated before the Disciplinary Tribunal and issued a decision treating the two Presence charges and the first Tampering or Attempted Tampering charge as a single Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). The period of ineligibility is based on the violation carrying the more severe sanction, which is four years for the Tampering violation, plus an additional two years for Aggravating Circumstances, totaling six years. Another mandatory four-year sanction has been imposed for the second Tampering violation, to be served consecutively to the six-year period, resulting in a total of ten years of ineligibility.

The AIU, with the assistance of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), acquired hospital information that revealed inconsistencies in Ekiru's explanations and supporting documents for the AAFs, which he claimed were due to prescribed medications for injury treatments. Further investigation exposed Ekiru's collusion with a senior doctor in Nandi County, who administered injections of prohibited substances during undocumented hospital visits. The hospital records contradicted Ekiru's claims, indicating that the outpatient number he used was issued after his alleged treatment dates. The Nandi County Director of Medical Services provided evidence that Ekiru's medical documents were forged and inconsistent with hospital records.

The AIU has formally requested that ADAK refer the conduct of the senior doctor to Kenyan criminal authorities for further investigation. This case showcases the collaboration between the AIU and ADAK and highlights the importance of cooperation with senior medical officials in uncovering doping in Kenyan athletics and exposing any complicity within the system.